Indianola improved to 5-0 overall with its first district win of the season Friday at Ottumwa.

The No. 8 Indians built a 28-7 first-half lead on their way to a 42-7 victory over the Bulldogs.

“We marched the ball right down the field and scored on our first drive,” Indianola coach Eric Kluver said. “We’re 5-0 and we have an opportunity here to get to 6-0 and that’s something that hasn’t been done around Indianola since I’ve been here.”

In Friday’s win, quarterback Quinn Vesey led Indianola with accuracy in passing. The senior completed 11 of 13 attempts through the air for 142 yards.

Kolby Kolarik led the team’s receivers in yardage by gaining 54 yards on two catches. Grant Hixon hauled down three passes for 45 yards.

Dylan Hildreth fronted the ground game with four touchdowns and 62 yards on 18 carries.

Jay Hale scored one rushing touchdown and racked up 48 yards on three running attempts. Hale also crossed the goal line for a defensive score in the third quarter on a 40-yard fumble recovery return to give Indianola its final touchdown of the game.

After Friday’s victory, Indianola stands atop the Class 4A District 6 standings at 5-0 overall and 1-0 in district play. The other 1-0 teams in the district are No. 6-ranked Johnston (4-1 overall) and Waukee (3-2).

Indianola’s homecoming game is scheduled for this Friday against Mason City (0-5 overall, 0-1 in district). The Mohawks lost to Waukee, 63-7, last week.

Kickoff for Friday’s game at Indianola Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.